Evaluation of Single and Dual Turbine-Generator Units for PL-3

• Main Author: Prall, T. F.
• Format: Report
• Language: English
• Published: Alco Products (Firm) 1962
• Subjects: Reactor Technology; Economics; Turbines; Pm-3B; Maintenance; Power Plants; Aircraft; Generators; Reactors; Transport; Performance; Uses; Byrd; Byrd Station; Antarc*; Antarctica
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.2172/4792682; https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1059537/

The investigation performed relative to the selection of a turbine- generator unit for the PL-3 portable nuclear power plant, Byrd Station, Antarctica, is described. Available conventional equipment was surveyed to minimize air shipment, installation, and cost requirements. Pertinent details of functional performance were considered. A comparison was drawn between the alternatives of utilizing either a single turbine generator unit shipped partially disassembled or twin, half-capacity units shipped assembled. The conclusion reached was that a single turbine-generator unit should be used with the turbine and generator shipped separately. (auth)